CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 2-M MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting May 07, 1953 10:00 Α.Μ. Council Chamber, City Hall 351 The Meeting was called to order with Mayor Drake presiding. Roll Call: Present: Absent: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Councilman MacCorkle Present also: W. E. Seaholm, City Manager; W. T. Williams, Jr., City Attorney; C. G. Levander, Director of Public Works. Councilman Johnson moved that the Minutes of the previous meeting be approved. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle MR. J. T. BAUMGARDNER, 2614 South 2nd Street, Oakridge Addition in South Austin, presented a petition asking the City to open Cumberland Road between Wilson and Lamesa Drive, thereby giving the petitioners direct access to South Congress and eliminating the use of South lst by giving them a better route to downtown Austin. The Mayor stated this matter would be reported on next week. MR. EDWARD LATOUF, submitted a petition asking the City not to open up 43rd and Clarkson on to the Interregional Highway. The City Manager stated there were requests from the people north to open it in order that they might get on to the expressway, and that the City had the right-of-way. Councilman Long wanted the names of those who had requested opening the street. The Mayor stated the Council should look at this area. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS 352 352 Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption; (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Mrs. Roberta Wilson has made application in writing for permission to use and maintain in her residence a day nursery school, complying with all City and State regulations, on the east 50 feet of Lot 1, Block 6, Henry B. Seiders Subdivision, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, the same being on the north side of West 39-1/2 Street, and locally known as 1006 West 39 Street, which property is located in an "A" Residence District and under Section #4, Item 13a of the Zoning Ordinance requires a special permit from the City Council; and WHEREAS, this application has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission for the use and maintenance of a day nursery school at the location described above be granted to Mrs. Roberta Wilson. tion: The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adop(RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Mrs. William H. Hurst has made application in writing for permission to use and maintain in her residence a day nursery school, complying with all City and State regulations, on Lot 21, Block K, Crestview #3, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, the same being on the south side of Pasadena Drive and locally known as 1819 Pasadena Drive, which property is located in an "A" Residence District and under Section #4, Item 13a of the Zoning Ordinance requires a special permit from the City Council; and WHEREAS, this application has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission for the use and maintenance of a day nursery school at the location described above be granted to Mrs. William H. Hurst. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) > WHEREAS, Hugh Emerson, D. D. S., has made application in writing for CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 353 353 permission to operate a medical and dental clinic on Lot 3 and southeast corner of Lot 4, in Block 155, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being located on the north side of West 13th Street and locally known as 502 West 13th Street, which property is located in a "B" Residence District and under Section #5, Item #6, of the Zoning Ordinance requires a special permit from the City Council; and WHEREAS, this application has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission for the use and maintenance of this building as a medical and dental clinic at the above address be granted to Hugh Emerson, D.D.S.. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Mr.Herbert Nassour has made application in writing for permission to operate a Home for the Aged on Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10, J. T. Parker Addition, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, the same being on the west side of South 1st Street and locally known as 804 South ist Street, which property is located in a "B" Residence District and under Section #5, Item #6 of the Zoning Ordinance requires a special permit from the City Council; and WHEREAS, this application has been considered and approved by the City Council of the City of Austin, therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: THAT permission for the use and maintenance of this residence as a Home for the Aged located at the above address be granted to Mr. Herbert Nassour. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK 354 354 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON A PARCEL OF LAND OUT OF A 11.62 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 2708-2802 HANCOCK DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF A AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 7, OAKMONT ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS 355 355 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. (; Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE DISTRICT ON A TRACT OF LAND OUT OF LOTS 9 AND 10, FORTVIEW ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 3911 SOUTH 1st STREET, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING ACT CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 356 356 The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "A" RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON LOT 9, BLOCK C, HOMEWOOD HEIGHTS, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved that the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The ordinance was read the second time and Councilman Johnson moved that CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 357 357 the rule be suspended and the ordinance passed to its third reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The ordinance was read the third time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be finally passed. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The Mayor announced the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L" PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "C" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 1, RIVERSIDE ADDITION, OUTLOT 35, DIVISION "0", IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Long moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Long, White, Mayor Drake Councilman Johnson Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Mayor Drake introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, JULY 17, 1941, AND RECORDED IN ORDINANCE BOOK "L", PAGES 152-174, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, WHICH ORDINANCE WAS AMENDATORY OF THAT CERTAIN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ZONING REGULATIONS AND DISTRICTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPREHENSIVE 358 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 358 PLAN PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 23, 1931, AND RECORDED IN BOOK "I", PAGES 301-318, INCLUSIVE, OF THE ORDINANCE RECORDS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE AMENDATORY ORDINANCE HEREBY CHANGING THE USE DESIGNATION FROM "C-1" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON THE WEST 58 FEET OF LOTS 2 AND 3, AND THE SOUTH 12 of LOT 4, BLOCK 1, OUTLOT 73, DIVISION D, FRUTH ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE MAPS SO AS TO RECORD THE CHANGE HEREBY ORDERED; AND SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS. The ordinance was read the first time and Councilman Johnson moved that the ordinance be passed to its second reading. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, White, Mayor Drake Councilman Long Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Councilman White offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, Rex D. Kitchens is the Contractor for the alteration of a building located at 710 Brazos Street and desires a portion of the sidewalk and street space abutting Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block 84, of the Original City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, during the alteration of the building, such space to be used in the work and for the storage of materials therefor; therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: 1. THAT space for the uses hereinabove enumerated be granted to said Rex D. Kitchens, the boundary of which is described as follows: Sidewalk and Street Working Spaces Beginning at the northeast corner of the above described property; thence in an easterly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Brazos Street to a point 12 feet east of the west curb line; thence in a southerly direction and parallel to the centerline of Brazos Street approximately 104 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction and at right angles to the centerline of Brazos Street to the southeast corner of the above described property. 2. THAT the above privileges and allotment of space are granted to the said Rex D. Kitchens, hereinafter termed "Contractor", upon the following express terms and conditions: (1). That the Contractor shall construct a four-foot walkway within the outer boundaries of the above described working space, such walkway to be protected on each side by a guard rail at least 4 feet high and substantially braced and anchored, and without wood strips or obstructions of any kind along 359 359 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS the pavement within the walkway, and at any time in the opinion of the City officials it becomes necessary for any reason to install a board floor within the walkway, the Contractor shall upon notice from the Building Inspector immediately place such a wood floor and substantially suppor t same to prevent sagging under load. (2). That the Contractor is permitted to construct in his working space a substantial gate which shall be kept closed at all times when not in use, and at all times that such gate is open, the Contractor shall maintain a person at this gate to warn pedestrians and vehicles of approaching trucks. This gate is not to open out so as to impede vehicülar or pedestrian traffic. (3). That no vehicles in loading or unloading material at the working space shall park on any part of the street outside of the allotted working space. (4). That "NO PARKING" signs shall be placed on the street side of the barricades. (5). That the Contractor is permitted to construct a temporary work office within such allotted working space provided such work office is not within 25 feet of any corner street intersection. (6). That the Contractor shall in no way obstruct any fire plugs or other public utilities in the construction of such barricades. (7). That provisions shall be made for the normal flow of all storm waters in the gutter and the Contractor will be responsible for any damage done due to obstruction of any such storm water. (8). That the Contractor shall place on the outside corners of any walkway, barricades or obstructions, red lights during all periods of darkness and provide lighting system for all tunnels. (9). That the Contractor shall remove all fences, barricades, loose materials and other obstructions on the sidewalk and street immediately after the necessity for theêr existence on said sidewalk or street has ceased, such time to be determined by the City Manager, and in any event all such sidewalk, barricades, materials, equipment and other obstructions shall be removed not later than November 1, 1953. 1 (10). That the City reserves the right to revoke at any time any and all the privileges herein grante dor to require the erection or installation of additional barriers or safeguards if the conditions demand it. (11). That the use and enjoyment of the spaces herein granted shall not be exclusive as against public needs, and the City, in making such grant reserves the right to enter and occupy any part or all of said space any time with its public utilities, or for other necessary public purposes. (12). That any public utility, or public or private property, disturbed or injured as a result of any of the activities, necessary for the completion of the construction work for said building projects, whether done by the Contractor, City forces, or public utilities, shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractor's expense. (13). That the Contractor shall furnish the City of Austin a surety bond CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 360 360 in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), which shall protect, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Austin from any claims or damages to any person or property that may accrue to or be brought by any person by reason of the exercise or abuse of the privileges granted the Contractor by the City of Austin and shall guarantee the replacement of all sidewalks, pavement and all other public property and public utilities disturbed or removed during the construction work and shall further guarantee the construction of a walkway and other safeguards during the occupancy of the space. The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessments for the property hereinafter described in the name of Mrs. J. A. Douglass are incorrect for the following reasons: "This building burned October 6, 1949. This fact was verified on the ground and through the Fire Marshall's office. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE YEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY - 1950 Improvements on East of Lots 9 & 10, O.L. 20, Div. D, Horst Addition - known as, (rear of-) 304 West 19th Street 1951 11 1952 11 - 8,890 8,600 8,890 8,600 10,000 9,670 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessments hereinafter set forth in the name of Mrs J. A. Douglass, and has found the same to be erroneous for the reasons stated in his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustments, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessment for the years shown be, and the same are, hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed values therein as indicated. 361 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 361 YEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 1950 Improvements on East of Lots 8,890 8,600 9 & 10, O.L. 20, Div. D, Horst Addition, known as (rear of-) 304 West 19th Street. - 1951 11 8,890 10,000 8,600 9,670 1952 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such changes in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman Long, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle The City Manager submitted the following certificate from the City Tax Assessor and Collector: "TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: "I certify that the tax assessment for the property hereinafter described in the name of V. G. Okie is incorrect for the following reasons: "The improvements did not exist on January 1, 1952. The fact was confirmed by our checking the Plumbing Inspector's reports. "I recommend that I be authorized to reduce the assessed valuation on such property as follows: YEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE 1952 Improvements on .35 acre Blk. W, O.L. 17, Div. C, Ridgetop Fourth Addition, known as - 4511 Airport Boulevard 7,350 "(Sgd) T. B. Marshall 0 City Tax Assessor and Collector" Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made a special investigation of the tax assessment hereinafter set forth in the name of V. G. Okie, and has found the same to be erroneous for the reasons stated in his certificate delivered to the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, and WHEREAS, in such certificate the City Tax Assessor and Collector has recommended the adjustment, Now Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the following tax assessment for the year shown be, and the same is, 362 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 362 hereby adjusted and corrected to fix the assessed value therein as indicated. YEAR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY 1952 Improvements on .35 acre, ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE RECOMMENDED VALUE Blk, W, O.L. 17, Div. C, Ridgetop Fourth Addition, known as 4511 Airport Boulevard. 7,350 0 And the City Tax Assessor and Collector is authorized and directed to make such change in the tax rolls. The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain ordinance enacted on March 19, 1953, authorizing the City Tax Assessor and Collector to photographically reproduce certain records of the Department of Taxation, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made photographic reproductions of various original records of such Department and has filed with the Council a certificate certifying that such photographic reproductions constitute a true and accurate reproduction of such original records, and, WHEREAS, such certificate is in due form, correct and entitled to be approved by the Council, Now Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Certificate of the City Tax Assessor and Collector filed with the Council and attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and it is hereby approved. (Certificate attached) THE STATE OF TEXAS: COUNTY OF TRAVIS: I do hereby certify that I have examined the reels of photographic reproductions identified and described in the schedule set out below, and that each reel of such photographic reproductions constitutes a true and accurate reproduction of the original records of the Department of Taxation of the City of Austin listed in said schedule opposite the description of such reel. Rendition of Real and Personal Property Reel No. Description 1.904 - T2 A-B B-F T3 T4 T5 ты CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS G-M M-S S-W 363 363 W-Z & Supplements In testimony whereof I have set my official hand this the 5th day of May A.D., 1953. (Sgd) T. B. Marshall Tax Assessor and Collector of the City of Austin The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain ordinance enacted on March 19, 1953, authorizing the City Tax Assessor and Collector to photographically reproduce certain records of the Department of Taxation, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made photographic reproductions of various original records of such Department and has filed with the Council a certificate certifying that such photographic reproductions constitute a true and accurate reproduction of such original records, and, WHEREAS, such certificate is in due form, correct and entitled to be approved by the Council, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Certificate of the City Tax Assessor and Collector filed with the Council and attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and it is hereby approved. (Certificate attached) THE STATE OF TEXAS: COUNTY OF TRAVIS: I do hereby certify that I have examined the reels of photographic reproductions identified and described in the schedule set out below, and that each reel of such photographic reproductions constitutes a true and accurate reproduction of the original records of the Department of Texation of the Cityh of Austin listed in said schedule opposite the description of such reel. Reel No. 1910 - TI 1911 - T2 T1 Tax Collections Receipts Description A-V W-Z and Supplements A-Z and Supplements 364 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 364 1912 - TI 12 A-Z - A-Z and Supplements Special Supplements 1913 - T1 A-S T2 T-Z and Supplements T3 A-Z - Special Supplements 1914 - T1 A-V T2 W-Z and Supplements 1915 - T1 A-M T2 M-S T3 S-Z 1916 - Tl A-R T2 S-Z and Supplements 1917 - TI A-M T2 M-P T3 1918 T1 - Q-Z and Supplements A-U T2 U-Z and Supplements In testimony whereof I have set my official hand this the 5th day of May A. D., 1953. (Sga) T. B. Marshall Tax Assessor and Collector of the City of Austin The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, pursuant to that certain ordinance enacted on March 19, 1953, authorizing the City Tax Assessor and Collector to photographically reproduce certain records of the Department of Taxation, the City Tax Assessor and Collector has made photographic reproductions of various original records of such Department and has filed with the Council a certificate certifying that such photographic reproductions constitute a true and accurate reproduction of such original records, and, WHEREAS, such certificate is in due form, correct and entitled to be approved by the Council, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That the Certificate of the City Tax Assessor and Collector filed with the Council and attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and it is hereby approved. (Certificate attached) THE STATE OF TEXAS: COUNTY OF TRAVIS: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 365 365 I do hereby certify that I have examined the reels of photographic reproductions identified and described in the schedule set out below, and that each reel of such photographic reproductions constitutes a true and accurate reproduction of the original records of the Department of Taxation of the City of Austin listed in said schedule opposite the description of such reel. City Lot Register or Block Books Reel No. 1892 T1 T2 1893 - T1 1894 - TL 1895 - T1 1896 T1 - 1897 - T1 1898 Tl - 1899 - ני 1900 - Tl 1901 - Tl Description - Page 1 696 "697 - 714 Page 1 - 723 Page 1720 Page 1-749 Page 1 - 744 Page 1 - 735 Page 1 - 664 Page 1745.. Page 1 668 Page 1 - 690 In testimony whereof I have set my official hand this the 5th day of May A. D., 1953. (Sgd) T. B. Marshall Tax Assessor and Collector of the City of Austin The motion, seconded by Councilman White, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Noes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle Councilman Long offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: (RESOLUTION) WHEREAS, certain public utility and drainage easements were reserved and dedicated to the public on a map or plat of a resubdivision of a portion of Highland Park West, a subdivision of a portion of the D. J. Gilbert Survey, the C. J. Strother Survey, and the Albert Sillsbee Survey, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, according to a map or plat of said Highland Park West of record in Book 4, page 299, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and a map or plat of said resubdivision of a portion of Highland Park West being of record in Book 5, page 62, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas; and, WHEREAS, those easement rights so dedicated, and hereinafter described, are not now needed and hereafter will not be required; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: That W. E. Seaholm, City Manager, be and he is hereby authorized to execute a release of the easements and easement rights described as follows: CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS 366 No. 1: All easement rights in the south five (5) feet of Lot 31 of Block C of the aforementioned resubdivision. No. 2: All easement rights in the north five (5) feet of Lot 32 Block C of the aforementioned resubdivision. 366 The motion, seconded by Councilman Johnson, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Johnson, Long, White, Mayor Drake Noes: None Absent: Councilman MacCorkle MRS. JOHN WOLFF, 1411 Redd Street, stated the City was digging a ditch three and one-half and four feet deep in front of their property. She stated the children could not play in the front yard. She asked that the City put in pipe and close up the ditch. The Director of Public Works stated the ditch was not completed as yet. Everytime it rains the whole area is flooded, and this open ditch was the means of relieving those people in that area. He stated to do it in another manner ran in to quite a bit of money. The Mayor asked him if he would bring an estimate to the Council next week of the cost of putting in pipe for this drainage correction. MRS. JOHN CORDELL, on Goodwin Avenue, complained about not having any water; that when it rained, their yards were flooded. This is in an unrecorded subdivision. The City Manager explained it was in a bad condition; that the subdivision was turned down because no provision for drainage had been made; and that under state law the City is not permitted to run water into an unapproved subdivision. The City Manager had the file on this area, the City Attorney's report; report from the Utilities Department. He stated the houses were substandard; this was territory recently annexed. The Mayor stated to Mrs. Cordell that something would have to be worked out in this area. MR. M. H. CROCKETT reported to the Council that the zoning application for his son on the Manor Road from "A" Residence to "C" Commercial had been postponed in the Plan Commission, and he asked the Council to pass on it. He stated he always had delays in his requests. The City Manager had the file on this brought down. The Plan Commission wanted to make further study of this area. Discussion of the extension of Sheridan Avenue was held. No action was taken by the Council on this Matter. (This is the application listed as 1000 & 1100 Blocks U.S.Highway 290 or Texas State Highway 20) MR. R. E. HARDIN, 1411 Arcadia, stated he had had a petition for paving in since 1950. Some of the residents tried to go into the voluntary paving program, but some did not want that; hence it would be necessary to go on in the assessment plan. The petition is still active, but it was his understanding no money had been appropriated for a paving program at this time. The Mayor explained that after it was determined what the Interregional Highway would amount to; and if there is any money left over, the paving program would be started. 367 367 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS As to the action on the request of the Texas Fine Arts Association, the Mayor stated there was a general agreement of all to postpone this at this time as there were some other ideas in the making. The Council received notice from the City Manager that the following applications for change of zoning had been referred to the Plan Commission: ALVIN FLEISCHER CALVIN BIBLE JOHN WHATLEY F. A. BROWN 6700-6916 Burnet Lane and From "A" Residence To "C-1" Commercial 6709-6915 Burnet Road 1711 East 12th Street From "C-1" Commercial To "C-2" Commercial The Council set the following applications for change of zoning for public hearing at 11:00 A.M., May 28th, 1953: W.P.WEBB, MRS. IRMA WRIGHT, & A.B. BEDDOW (By W. Sale Lewis) C. B. SMITH (By W. Sale Lewis) MRS. MAY FINKELSTEIN, By Willard Finkel- stein B. E. MILBURN Lots 11, 12, 13, Blk. J, Plaza Place, locally known as 604-06-08 Canion Street. Lot 14, Blk. J, Plaza Place, locally known as 600-02 Canion Street Lots 9 & 10, Blk. J, Plaza Place, locally known as 610-612 Canion Street 4600-4716 & 4601-4715 East 7th Street From "A" Residence "D" Industrial NOT Recommended To From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial NOT Recommended From "A" Residence To "D" Industrial NOT Recommended From 1st Height & To Area 6th Height & Area. At the request of Mr. Paul Holt, Attorney for ROY SCHNAUTZ, this application for change of zone at 1407 West 5th Street from "D" Industrial to "C-l" Commercial was reset for May 28th at 11:00 A.M. The City Manager reported on a request made the previous week for fire plugs in the area of 3206 East 14 Street, stating a work order had been issued to place fire hydrants on Tilley at 14½ Street and on Tilley at 17th. The City Manager stated that MR. V. L. MIKE MAHONEY from Tuscon, Arizona, had accepted the position of Planning Engineer and would report here on June 1st. He stated he was a Civil Engineer graduate of New Mexico, native of Arizona, and had done graduate work in Planning in the University of Texas and in Oklahoma. 368 368 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilman Long listed the following complaints she had received: (1) MRS. W. J. CLOER, Kinney Avenue, stated the asphalt sprinkling seemed to be too weak to do any good on this heavily travelled street, as this is on the bus route. Councilman Long inquired if the asphalt sprinkling were of lesser content this year than last, as there were several complaints. The Director of Public Works stated it was the same as last year; that the rains would ruin it if it did not have time to settle. Councilman Long asked if he would check Kinney Avenue in this respect. (2) MR. F. F. KUTZSCHBACH, 1916 E. 1lth, reported this street very dusty and needed repair. (3) MR. J. W. WILEY, 1200 Marcey & Hanks Avenue in Banister Acres, asked that a street be cut through. She stated he was an invalid with hayfever, and the dust was troubling him. (4) MRS. O. G. HUMPHRIES, Romeria Drive, asked that the City not nemove the culvert it has placed temporarily at Arroya Seca. She wanted her request in before the City removed the culvert. (5) MRS. W. A. REED, 1170 Walnut Avenue, has asked for street repairs and street lights. (6) MR. H. E. TOWERY, Sunshine Drive asked that this street be given the emulsion treatment. It is on a bus route. Councilman White inquired about the steel for the bridge. The City Manager reported the steel was ready, but at this time the ramp is being prepared by Mr. Raymond Canion, and it should be about ready in another week. There being no further business, theCouncil adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor. APPROVED: Drasol WS Dra16 Mayor ATTEST: Elai Noo City Clerk 29 369 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Austin will be held on thellth day of May, 1953, at the Municipal Building, Eighth and Colorado Streets, in Austin, Texas, at 10:00 A.M., for the purpose of considering and disposing of various applications and proposals for zoning changes. Dated this the lith day of May, 1953. (S) W. S. DRAKE, JR. Mayor City of Austin, Texas. ATTEST: (S) Elsie Woosley City Clerk CONSENT TO MEETING We, the undersigned members of the City Council, hereby accept service of the foregoing notice, waiving any and all irregularities in such service and such notice, and consent and agree that said City Council shall meet at the time and place therein named, and for the purposes therein stated. (S) Stuart A. MacCorkle (S) Mrs. Stuart Long (S) Will T. Johnson (S) Ben White